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berenicecastro · **on:** Jun 22, 2018

Describe at least three indicators that groupthink is happening. (3 points)

What will be an ideal response

Question 2

What are people trying to accomplish with the dance of intimacy?

a. Exploring the various factors that influence how one person is attracted to another.
b. Looking for what's missing.
c. Being able to take the role of brick or balloon.
d. Establishing the level of closeness necessary to feel safe.

voltaire123 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Describe at least three indicators that groupthink is happening. 3 points; 1 each for any of the following:
- Illusion of invulnerability: group members think nothing can happen to them; people believe they won't be held accountable for their actions
- Rationalization: Group members ignore information that contradicts their beliefs; some group members protect the group against outside ideas
- Stereotyped view of the enemy: People outside the group are thought to be stupid, uninformed, weak, or malicious/evil; thinking that those outside the group are bad makes you feel good
- Conformity pressures: There is pressure to agree; people are punished if they bring up dissenting points of view or contradictory evidence
- Illusion of unanimity: The group believes that everyone agrees because no-one brings up a dissenting point of view; people tend to remain silent if they disagree because they want to belong

Answer to Question 2

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